My complete self-produced album drops tomorrow 3.14.16 at 2 PM. It has been quite a journey putting this project together. An expression of my experiences, my life, struggles as well as the influences of society, all in one. This piece will speak for itself. It will be available via SoundCloud.Till tomorrow!

Credits:

Krikos (executive producer)

TrayZarc Art (film)

Ajara Boulibekova (model)

Yubi via Henao Contemporary Center (cover artwork)

Stephen Randall (audio engineer)

Real Feel Recording (recording)

Colours of the Culture (host)

Meanwhile watch the video for “W.Y.W.”, the single off the album below:

Danny Krikorian aka KRIKOS was born in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. He moved to the US at age 6 and became quickly absorbed in the culture of hiphop. Over the years, Danny has put out various pieces, producing for other artists like Brooklyn legend Talib Kweli. This album is entirely self-produced and features KRIKOS himself, narrating his own story through the culture of hiphop by which he has been molded. The project, “Checks & Balances”, is a dichotomy balancing the roots and the future of hiphop, the politics of justice and power, and the need for maintaining authenticity while pursuing financial freedom. It is furthermore an expression of all the struggles endured by Danny as an immigrant from the Middle East. “Checks & Balances” tells the story of a journey, and leaves hope for a future of justice and prosperity for all. With influences drawn from the golden era of hiphop, Danny uses both the staple foundations of hiphop such as soul sampling as well as fusing it with the new 808 sound that has emerged over the last decade. The piece seeks to bridge the gap between the trendy and the socially responsible.

Danny Krikorian aka KRIKOS was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He immigrated to the US when he was 6, settling in Orlando, FL, where he would meet fellow musicians Thanks Joey & NIKO IS. Together they formed Colours of the Culture, an ethnically diverse artistic collective.This piece will be the debut album by KRIKOS as an artist.